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Many people are unaware that massage therapy is a healing art which uses manual manipulation of the soft tissues, including the muscles and joints, to promote well-being, prevent injury and relieve pain. It can also help relieve stress, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system.
Maybe you have been thinking about getting a massage to help with the stressors of everyday life, or just as a treat for a special occasion or overall wellbeing.
This year, Everybody Deserves a Massage Week will be held July 20-26, 2008.
Let Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan coordinate an onsite chair massage event at your worksite!
Call (248) 967-8755 for more information.
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Waldorf Salad This recipe provides 2.5 fruit and vegetable servings. Serves 4
2 red-skinned crisp apples, such as Jongold or Red Delicious (3 cups)
2 T. lemon juice
2 ribs celery, diced (1/2 cup)
2 T. toasted walnuts, chopped
¼ cup mayonnaise, low-fat
4 cups Romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
¼ cup raisins
1. Wash and cut the apples into quarters, core, then dice into 3/4-inch pieces. Toss with the lemon juice.
2. Add the celery, walnuts and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
3. Place the lettuce on four plates or into salad bowls.
4. Scoop the apple mixture onto each salad.
5. Scatter raisins over the top.
Each serving provides:
Calories: 129
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 25 g
Sodium: 163 mg
Fiber: 4 g
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Shedding Light
on Skin Damage
Summer is here, and that means increased dangers from sun exposure. Outdoor activities like barbecues, swimming and gardening put you at risk from the sun's harmful ultra violet (UV) rays. Stay safe with these helpful tips:
When you are out in the sun, wear clothing to protect as much skin as possible. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants or long skirts cover the most skin and are the most protective. Dark colors generally provide more protection than light colors. Tightly woven fabric protects better than looser weaves. Dry fabric is generally more protective than wet.
Sunscreen is a product that you apply to your skin for UV ray protection. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, but be aware that it is not 100% effective. Apply sunscreen to areas such as ears, hands and feet. Limit direct sun exposure during midday and avoid being outdoors in sunlight too long.
Even though your skin may look fine, everybody has a level of skin damage. Special machines can easily show you signs of sun damage, dry and dehydrated skin. A skin analysis screening is a simple, non-invasive way to assess the current status of your skin and make recommendations on ways to address the effects of sun exposure on your skin and ways to prevent additional damage.
Screenings are available for worksite events by calling (248) 967-8755.
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What's On Your Plate?People often confuse portion size with serving size. For example, bagels or muffins are often sold in sizes that constitute at least two servings, but consumers often eat the whole thing, thinking that they have eaten 1 serving. They do not realize that they have selected a large portion size that was more than one serving. Make sure you check the serving size on the label.
Remember, the smaller your plate, the smaller your portion. Eat your meals at home on a smaller plate. Before going back for seconds, wait 10 to 15 minutes. When eating or snacking in front of the TV, put the amount that you plan to eat into a bowl or container instead of eating straight from the package. Better yet, avoid eating in front of the TV. Be sure to portion out treats and snacks in small bags or packages, and especially for once-in-a-while foods such as treats, sweets and drinks.
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You May Be Exposing Your Children to Whooping Cough
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommends that families with infant children who are too young to be vaccinated are up to date update their Pertussis vaccination. Infants are among the highest risk group and most affected by this disease. Vaccines that you have received during childhood do not offer a lifetime immunity against Pertussis, making adolescents, adults and most all all infants, highly succeptible to infection.
Pertussis, also known as "whopping cough" is a bacterium that affects the respiratory tract causing excessive coughing fits. The term whooping cough comes from sound generated when trying to breathe during or after a coughing spell. Pertussis is often mistaken for the common cold, and symptoms may last for weeks or months without an accurate medical diagnosis.
You can boost your immunity and provide protection against Tetanus and Diphtheria as well with just one shot.Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan offers the vaccination for individuals ages 11 through 64. For more information call (248) 967-8755.
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Healthy at Work is published by Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., to provide general health information. It is not intended to provide medical advice, which should be obtained directly from a physician. © 2008. | |
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